Edward Dunstan Email & Phone Number

Australia

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

I provide person centred and recovery oriented counselling to people who have experienced trauma. Other approaches that inform my counselling include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, mindfulness, as well as a focus on client strengths, cultural safety, and being trauma informed. I work with people experiencing: grief, trauma and loss, depression and anxiety, youth and adolescent issues, unemployment and career transitions, thoughts of suicide, significant physical injury… Show more I provide person centred and recovery oriented counselling to people who have experienced trauma. Other approaches that inform my counselling include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, mindfulness, as well as a focus on client strengths, cultural safety, and being trauma informed. I work with people experiencing: grief, trauma and loss, depression and anxiety, youth and adolescent issues, unemployment and career transitions, thoughts of suicide, significant physical injury and illness. As part of my role I also provide assessment, treatment planning, and reporting for individuals and external funding bodies. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As a community mental health peer worker I supported young people experiencing emotional distress who have accessed Orygen Youth Mental Health services. I used a strengths and recovery focused approach with clients to build their recovery vision and goals. In addition I worked directly with a team of mental health workers including psychologists, psychiatrists and doctors. Clients commended me on my compassion, empathy, organisation and creativity in supporting them on their recovery journey.

Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

As a counsellor (student placement) at Cohealth I worked with people experiencing a variety of mental health issues. I used a person-centred, strengths-based and recovery oriented approach to psychotherapy. I conducted intake and assessment for new clients, while supporting and participating in team supervision and reflective practice. I also completed and regularly updated case notes for each client in a timely manner using encrypted case note software.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As a youth development coach I worked with young people disengaged from education and employment on career goals. I worked with young people through an Advantaged Thinking practice approach, focusing on their strengths, talents and aspirations. I ran one-on-one and group coaching sessions (online through the lockdown's) that supported young people looking to build their careers and develop goals. I also provided ongoing mental health support, and sourced opportunities in the community in… Show more As a youth development coach I worked with young people disengaged from education and employment on career goals. I worked with young people through an Advantaged Thinking practice approach, focusing on their strengths, talents and aspirations. I ran one-on-one and group coaching sessions (online through the lockdown's) that supported young people looking to build their careers and develop goals. I also provided ongoing mental health support, and sourced opportunities in the community in education, employment and other areas relevant to the goals of the young people I worked with. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As a research officer at the Brotherhood of St Laurence I worked in the Youth Research Team. My role involved contributing to the evaluation of the National Youth Employment Body and supporting the youth research team in their broader research activities.

Melbourne, Australia

My role at the Indigenous Settler Relations Collaboration (ISRC) was primarily focused on research coordination and support. This involved organising and facilitating monthly incubator meetings for researchers involved in the collaboration, assisting in grant applications, general research assistance and event management for ISRC events. In this role I was able to utilise my skills in partnership management, event management, group facilitation and networking, as well as my extensive experience… Show more My role at the Indigenous Settler Relations Collaboration (ISRC) was primarily focused on research coordination and support. This involved organising and facilitating monthly incubator meetings for researchers involved in the collaboration, assisting in grant applications, general research assistance and event management for ISRC events. In this role I was able to utilise my skills in partnership management, event management, group facilitation and networking, as well as my extensive experience in social and academic research. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

I contributed as Senior Research Officer to the Children and Young People in Separated Families Project. I was Lead interviewer for over 100 interviews for the project, which spoke to parents and young people about their experiences with the family law system. I managed a highly complex workload and interview schedule which took me on 15 separate domestic trips for the purpose of interviewing. As part of this I was able to enact my extensive interviewing experience to ensure interviewees felt… Show more I contributed as Senior Research Officer to the Children and Young People in Separated Families Project. I was Lead interviewer for over 100 interviews for the project, which spoke to parents and young people about their experiences with the family law system. I managed a highly complex workload and interview schedule which took me on 15 separate domestic trips for the purpose of interviewing. As part of this I was able to enact my extensive interviewing experience to ensure interviewees felt supported and heard throughout the process, as well as able to share valuable data for the purpose of the project. In addition I contributed to the writing of the final report, which was delivered to the Australian Attorney General's Department (available here: https://aifs.gov.au/publications/children-and-young-people-separated-families-family-law-system-experiences). I was commended for my work by my Supervisor and Director, particularly in relation to the interviews carried out across the project. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

The Inner Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network is a not-for-profit, incorporated organisation. As Project Officer I work to develop and improve education, training and employment options and outcomes for young people. Using my knowledge and expertise in networking, partnership building and project management I am responsible for implementing strategies that benefit young people, especially those who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education and training.

Melbourne, Australia

Part of the Department of Human Services Community Building Program which aims to deliver inclusive and accessible communities for those with a disability. The MetroAccess role requires a strong knowledge of local government, the disability sector, and community development theory, along with a strong skill base in communications, project planning, networking and strategic partnership building. With a daily commitment to awareness raising, advocacy, partnership projects, research and much more,… Show more Part of the Department of Human Services Community Building Program which aims to deliver inclusive and accessible communities for those with a disability. The MetroAccess role requires a strong knowledge of local government, the disability sector, and community development theory, along with a strong skill base in communications, project planning, networking and strategic partnership building. With a daily commitment to awareness raising, advocacy, partnership projects, research and much more, the MetroAccess role is a challenging yet exciting position. Show less

Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

- Audited waste levels in local municipalities - Liasing with local residents on important and diverse council issues- Carried out pathway case responses for local residents and community groups

Master Of Counselling And Psychtherapy, Counselling And Psychotherapy

Master'S Degree, Development Studies, High Distinction Average

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology And Social Theory, High Distinction Average

Victorian Certificate Of Education